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This Year of Prayer celebrates the missionary journey of Philippine Duchesne and her four companions from France to the New World, thus beginning the internationality of the Society of the Sacred Heart, now in 41 countries.

Click here to see the weekly reflections and to download a special journal for the year.

Daily Prayer to End Human TraffickingPrayer to Saint Josephine Bakhita

God of goodness and mercy, rewarder of the humble, you blessed St. Josephine Bakhita of Sudan with charity and patience. May her prayers help us, and her example inspire us to carry our cross and to love you always. (Say appropriate daily prayer)

Pour upon us the spirit of wisdom and love with which you filled St. JosephineBakhita, by serving you as she did, may we please you by our faith and our actions.

On November 18, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. We remember her deep connection to the Potawatomi Indians, whom she lived with in 1841 when she was 72 years old. She spent much of her time in prayer, gaining the name “Woman Who Prays Always.” After just one year, she was called back to St. Charles because of her health. Although she was in Sugar Creek, Kansas, just a short time, she made a lasting impression on the Potawatomi.

A reflection included on pages 76-79 in Seeking the One Whom We Love: How RSCJs Pray

by Shirley Miller, RSCJ

Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise ofliving. It is all we can offer in return for the mystery by whichwe live . . . only one response can maintain us: gratefulnessfor witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our unearned rightto serve, to adore and to fulfill.—Abraham Heschel

A reflection included on pages 50-51 in Seeking the One Whom We Love: How RSCJs Pray

by Carol Haggarty, RSCJ

For me there are many ways to pray: centering prayer, Ignation prayer, lectio divina to name a few. I am also drawn to prayer in times of sorrow, loss, need. I pray when I need to express gratitude or joy, or gain insight into a problem or situation. So recognizing the need for prayer, I come to reflect on the question: how do I pray?

A reflection included on page 33 of Seeking the One Whom We Love: How RSCJ Pray

by Dolores Copeland, RSCJ

I cannot imagine not having Christian Meditation as a part of my daily, ordinary, day by day life. Christian Meditation is simplicity itself, but simple does not mean easy.

My life has given me gifts. If I were asked to state, at this time in my life, my three greatest gifts, I would answer: 1) the gift of my life, 2) the gift of my vocation as an RSCJ, and 3) the gift of knowing Christian Meditation.

A reflection included on pages 28-31 in Seeking the One Whom We Love: How RSCJs Pray

by Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ

Years ago I learned that Saint Madeleine Sophie spoke of prayer in terms of a conversation. She spoke and God listened, and then God spoke and she listened. I believe prayer is essentially a relationship, and like all relationships, prayer begins in the silence of one’s heart.

The Paschal Mystery: How has your Lenten journey of compassion, relationships, transformation helped you to return to God, the center of our lives, to glorify God and now to reveal anew God’s love in the world?

Reflection: Shape our hearts, loving God, our resurrection hearts, so that we may love all that you have created and one in mind and heart may serve all with open hearts.